Versatile Scarf Garment

ABSTRACT

A garment that is a functional and aesthetically pleasing scarf which can be configured into a variety of states. The versatile scarf includes a scarf and a magnetic button. The scarf provides cover to the wearer and includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a body cover. The body cover provides protection to the back region of the wearer. The body cover is adjacently connected the first sleeve and the second sleeve about a proximal opening of each sleeve. The first sleeve and the second sleeve cover the arms of the wearer and are positioned opposite to each other across the body cover. The magnetic button attaches the scarf to the clothes of the wearer. The magnetic button includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element is magnetically attached to the second magnetic element through an at least one layer of the scarf.

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patentapplication Ser. No. 62/216,706 filed on Sep. 10, 2015.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an alternative design for ascarf. More specifically, the present invention is a versatile scarfwhich includes a pair of sleeves and magnetic buttons that resultantlyallows a user to position the present invention into a variety ofconfigurations, each with its own aesthetic and utility appeal.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are many accessories an individual may choose from in order tocustomize the final look of an outfit. Such accessories includehandbags, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, belts, hats, hair accessories,and scarves. Scarves are one of the most interchangeable accessories, asthere are plenty of ways to wear a scarf. Traditionally scarves are wornaround the neck in many fashions. However, at a certain point, evenscarves are limited in regards to how they can be worn.

The present invention is a versatile scarf that may be worn in a varietyof ways including around the neck, the head, and even the arms. Thepresent invention is more versatile than traditional scarves as thepresent invention comprises a scarf with sleeves and magnetic buttons.The present invention is convertible into at least nine different stylesby inserting the sleeves into each other and/or moving the magneticbuttons. Current styles include a jacket with long sleeves, a jacketshawl, a jacket shawl with rosette, a shawl, a vest, a scarf inserted, afront headscarf, a headscarf in the back, and a scarf twisted, among thevariations of each style. The magnetic buttons secure the arrangement ofthe scarf and do not damage the scarf regardless of the style. Theplurality of buttons hold/attach the scarf and the top of the usertogether so the scarf never moves out of place. The magnetic button ison the exterior of the scarf and the inner button backer does not touchthe underside of the scarf, if placed on the underside of the dress ortop of the user to secure the scarf to the dress or top.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the present invention in a partiallyexploded state taken about the circle 2 in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the secondsleeve is in an exploded state.

FIG. 4 is an alternative embodiment of the present invention depicting afastening mechanism used to attach a top edge of the planar body to abottom edge of the planar body.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the present invention on a user.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the present invention configured into ascarf-twisted configuration.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the present invention configured into a scarfinserted configuration.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the present invention configured into ashawl-with-button configuration.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the present invention configured into a jacketshawl configuration.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the present invention configured into thejacket shawl configuration, wherein a knot is tied into the secondsleeve.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

The present invention is an alternative design for a scarf. Morespecifically, the present invention is a versatile scarf garmentdesigned to be worn around the shoulders, arms, and head region in amultitude of different configurations. The present invention enables awearer to achieve these different configurations through the use of apair of sleeves and an at least one magnetic button 12. For example, thepresent invention may be worn as a jacket with extended sleeves, ajacket shawl, a regular shawl, a vest, and a scarf.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, the present invention comprises a scarf1 and the at least one magnetic button 12. The scarf 1 provides coverfor the user's shoulder and head region, and comprises a first sleeve 2,a second sleeve 4, and a body cover 10. The body cover 10 is anelongated piece of fabric used to cover the wearer's back, shoulders,and/or head region. Additionally, the body cover 10 connects the firstsleeve 2 and the second sleeve 4. The first sleeve 2 and the secondsleeve 4 are each a pieces of fabric formed into an elongated tube thatprovides cover for the user's arm. Additionally, the first sleeve 2 andthe second sleeve 4 allow for the present invention to be configured ina variety of different configurations, described below. The body cover10 is adjacently connected to the first sleeve 2 about a proximalopening 3 of the first sleeve 2. Similarly, the body cover 10 isadjacently connected to the second sleeve 4 about a proximal opening 5of the second sleeve 4. The first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 4 arepositioned opposite to each other across the body cover 10 to yield ashirt-like shape which conforms to the contours and anatomy of the humanbody. The size, thickness, and material composition of the body cover10, the first sleeve 2, and the second sleeve 4 may vary to meet thepreferences and requirements of the user/wearer. A few possible materialcompositions for the scarf 1 include, but are not limited to, silk,polyester, cotton, or other natural and synthetic materials. Forexample, for harsher weather conditions, the scarf 1 may be composed ofthick, highly insulating material. For lighter weather conditions, thescarf 1 may be composed of a lighter, more aesthetically pleasingmaterial such as silk.

Referring to FIG. 2, the magnetic button 12 is used to secure the scarf1 into various configurations and to attach/secure the scarf 1 to agarment or clothes of the wearer. The magnetic button 12 comprises afirst magnetic element 13 and a second magnetic element 14. The firstmagnetic element 13 and the second magnetic element 14 are each amagnetic disk with a strong magnetic field. The strong magneticcharacteristic of the first magnetic element 13 and the second magneticelement 14 allows for layers of the scarf 1 and other fabric to besecured in between the first magnetic element 13 and the second magneticelement 14. In relation to the scarf 1, the first magnetic element 13 ismagnetically attached to the second magnetic element 14 through an atleast one layer 11 of the scarf 1. This configuration allows the user toattach the present invention to his or her own garments and/or configurethe present invention into different states. To attach the presentinvention to the wearer's garment, the wearer positions the at least onelayer 11 of the scarf 1 and a layer of his own garment in between thefirst magnetic element 13 and the second magnetic element 14. Thisattaches the scarf 1, the wearer's garment, the first magnetic element13, and the second magnetic element 14 to each other. In alternativeembodiments of the present invention, the at least one magnetic button12 may comprise a plurality of magnetic buttons 12 in order to allow thewearer to further secure the scarf 1.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the magneticbutton 12 further comprises a decorative grip 15. The decorative grip 15serves two main purposes. First, the decorative grip 15 acts as thegrasping element for the magnetic button 12 in order to allow the wearerto easily manipulate and handle the magnetic button 12. Second, thedecorative grip 15 acts as an aesthetic element, thus allowing thewearer to further customize the magnetic button 12 in order to match hisor her specific preferences. The decorative grip 15 is adjacentlyconnected to the first magnetic element 13, opposite the scarf 1. As aresult, the decorative grip 15 orients outward from the scarf 1 and thewearer. The design, shape, material composition, and size of thedecorative grip 15 may vary in order to meet the needs and preferencesof the wearer. For example, the decorative grip 15 may be flower shaped.

Referring to FIG. 3, the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 4 eachcomprise a planar body 7. The planar body 7 is preferably a rectangularpiece of fabric the is formed into a tubular shape. In particular, a topedge 8 of the planar body 7 is connected along a bottom edge 9 of theplanar body 7 by a seam 16, similar to traditional designs for shirtsand sleeves. The tubular shape is sized to fully or partially receive anarm of the wearer. A variety of lengths and widths may be implementedfor the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 4 in order to accommodate amultitude of body types and to create alternative fashion designs. As aresult, the body cover 10 is adjacently connected to the planar body 7of the first sleeve 2 in between the top edge 8 and the bottom edge 9.Similarly, the body cover 10 is adjacently connected to the planar body7 of the second sleeve 4 in between the top edge 8 and the bottom edge9.

Referring to FIG. 4, in an alternative embodiment of the presentinvention, the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 4 may be configuredinto an open configuration, a closed configuration, and a partiallyclosed configuration through the use of a fastening mechanism 17. Inthis embodiment of the present invention, the top edge 8 of the planarbody 7 is attached to the bottom edge 9 of the planar body 7 by thefastening mechanism 17. Type of mechanisms that may be used as thefastening mechanism 17 includes, but is not limited to, hook-and-loopfasteners, zippers, snaps, and buttons. This allows the wearer todisconnect the top edge 8 from the bottom edge 9 partially or completelyin order to expose the interior of the first sleeve 2 and the secondsleeve 4. This allows the wearer to open up the first sleeve 2 and/orthe second sleeve 4 in order to adjust IV's and or other medical tubesin a medical or home setting. Additionally, this feature aids caretakersin dressing a wearer who may have disabilities due to illness, age, orinjury and may or may not be in a wheelchair.

The present invention, the scarf 1 and the magnetic button 12 to bespecific, may be configured into a variety of states includes, but notlimited to, a scarf 1 inserted configuration, a jacket shawlconfiguration, a shawl-with-button configuration, and a scarf-twistedconfiguration. Referring to FIG. 7, the scarf 1 inserted configurationutilizes the present invention as a regular scarf wherein the tubularshape of the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve 4 is used to tie thefirst sleeve 2 to the second sleeve 4. In particular, the first sleeve 2traverses the second sleeve 4 from the proximal opening 5 of the secondsleeve 4 to a distal opening 6 of the second sleeve 4 in order to forman at least one loop, this ties the first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve4 together and resultantly secures the present invention to the wearer'sneck and upper body region. Referring to FIG. 9, the jacket shawlconfiguration utilizes either the first sleeve 2 or the second sleeve 4as a cover for the chest portion of the wearer. In particular, thesecond sleeve 4 is folded over on to the body cover 10 adjacent to thefirst sleeve 2. This positioning is secured by the magnetic button 12,wherein the second sleeve 4 and the body cover 10 are positioned inbetween the first magnetic element 13 and the second magnetic element14. The magnetic field of the magnetic button 12 attaches the secondsleeve 4 to the body cover 10. Referring to FIG. 10, a knot 18 may betied into the second sleeve 4 in between the proximal opening 5 of thesecond sleeve 4 and the distal opening 6 of the second sleeve 4 foradditional aesthetic design and to tighten the scarf 1 around thewearer's neck.

Referring to FIG. 8, the shawl-with-button configuration utilizes themagnetic button 12 to secure the scarf 1 into a shawl state. Inparticular, the first sleeve 2 is folded over on to the second sleeve 4similar to a traditional shawl. The first sleeve 2 and the second sleeve4 are positioned in between the first magnetic element 13 and the secondmagnetic element 14 in order to be secured in place. Referring to FIG.6, the scarf-twisted configuration includes the first sleeve 2 and thesecond sleeve 4 being knotted with each other.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. A versatile scarf garment comprises: a scarf; anat least one magnetic button; the scarf comprises a first sleeve, asecond sleeve, and a body cover; the magnetic button comprises a firstmagnetic element and a second magnetic element; the body cover beingadjacently connected to the first sleeve about a proximal opening of thefirst sleeve; the body cover being adjacently connected to the secondsleeve about a proximal opening of the second sleeve; the first sleeveand the second sleeve being positioned opposite to each other across thebody cover; and the first magnetic element being magnetically attachedto the second magnetic element through an at least one layer of thescarf.
 2. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 1 comprises: aseam; the first sleeve and the second sleeve each comprise a planarbody; a top edge of the planar body being connected along a bottom edgeof the planar body by the seam; and the body cover being adjacentlyconnected to the planar body in between the top edge and the bottomedge.
 3. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 1 comprises: afastening mechanism; the first sleeve and the second sleeve eachcomprise a planar body; a top edge of the planar body being connectedalong a bottom edge of the planar body by the fastening mechanism; andthe body cover being adjacently connected to the planar body in betweenthe top edge and the bottom edge.
 4. The versatile scarf garment asclaimed in claim 1 comprises: the magnetic button further comprises adecorative grip; and the decorative grip being adjacently connected tothe first magnetic element, opposite the scarf.
 5. The versatile scarfgarment as claimed in claim 1 comprises: wherein the magnetic button andthe scarf being arranged into a scarf inserted configuration; and thefirst sleeve forming at least one loop by traversing the second sleevefrom a proximal opening of the second sleeve to a distal opening of thesecond sleeve.
 6. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 1comprises: wherein the magnetic button and the scarf being arranged intoa jacket shawl configuration; the second sleeve being folded over on tothe body portion adjacent to the first sleeve; and the second sleeve andthe body portion being positioned in between the first magnetic elementand the second magnetic element.
 7. The versatile scarf garment asclaimed in claim 6 comprises: a knot being tied into the second sleevein between a proximal opening of the second sleeve to a distal openingof the second sleeve.
 8. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim1 comprises: wherein the magnetic button and the scarf being arrangedinto a shawl-with-button configuration; the first sleeve being foldedover on to the second sleeve; and the first sleeve and the second sleevebeing positioned in between the first magnetic element and the secondmagnetic element.
 9. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 1comprises: wherein the magnetic button and the scarf being arranged intoa scarf-twisted configuration; and the first sleeve and the secondsleeve being knotted with each other.
 10. A versatile scarf garmentcomprises: a scarf; an at least one magnetic button; a fasteningmechanism; the scarf comprises a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and abody cover; the magnetic button comprises a first magnetic element and asecond magnetic element; the first sleeve and the second sleeve eachcomprise a planar body; the body cover being adjacently connected to thefirst sleeve about a proximal opening of the first sleeve; the bodycover being adjacently connected to the second sleeve about a proximalopening of the second sleeve; the first sleeve and the second sleevebeing positioned opposite to each other across the body cover; the firstmagnetic element being magnetically attached to the second magneticelement through an at least one layer of the scarf; a top edge of theplanar body being connected along a bottom edge of the planar body bythe fastening mechanism; and the body cover being adjacently connectedto the planar body in between the top edge and the bottom edge.
 11. Theversatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 10 comprises: the magneticbutton further comprises a decorative grip; and the decorative gripbeing adjacently connected to the first magnetic element, opposite thescarf.
 12. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 10 comprises:wherein the magnetic button and the scarf being arranged into a scarfinserted configuration; and the first sleeve forming at least one loopby traversing the second sleeve from a proximal opening of the secondsleeve to a distal opening of the second sleeve.
 13. The versatile scarfgarment as claimed in claim 10 comprises: wherein the magnetic buttonand the scarf being arranged into a jacket shawl configuration; thesecond sleeve being folded over on to the body portion adjacent to thefirst sleeve; and the second sleeve and the body portion beingpositioned in between the first magnetic element and the second magneticelement.
 14. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 13comprises: a knot being tied into the second sleeve in between aproximal opening of the second sleeve to a distal opening of the secondsleeve.
 15. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 10comprises: wherein the magnetic button and the scarf being arranged intoa shawl-with-button configuration; the first sleeve being folded over onto the second sleeve; and the first sleeve and the second sleeve beingpositioned in between the first magnetic element and the second magneticelement.
 16. The versatile scarf garment as claimed in claim 10comprises: wherein the magnetic button and the scarf being arranged intoa scarf-twisted configuration; and the first sleeve and the secondsleeve being knotted with each other.